CivilCriminal
Berkshire County Superior Court
Address
76 East St, Pittsfield, 01201
Phone
Berkshire County courts
Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.
Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Filing fees
Official fee schedule| Filing type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil lawsuit | $15 to $240 |
| Small claims | $10 to $150 |
| Divorce / family | $15 to $215 |
Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $240, the civil filing fee in Berkshire County is about the same as nearby counties (median $240 across 3 nearby counties).
Clerk & court records
Berkshire County Superior Court, Clerk of Courts, 76 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Lisa A. Denault-Viale
Courthouses in Berkshire County
ProbateFamily
Berkshire Probate and Family Court
Address
44 Bank Row, Pittsfield, 01201
Phone
Juvenile
Great Barrington Juvenile Court
Address
9 Gilmore Ave, Great Barrington, 01230
Phone
Juvenile
North Adams Juvenile Court
Address
111 Holden St, 2nd Floor, North Adams, 01247
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Northern Berkshire District Court
Address
111 Holden St, North Adams, 01247
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Pittsfield District Court
Address
24 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, 01201
Phone
Juvenile
Pittsfield Juvenile Court
Address
190 North St, Pittsfield, 01201
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Southern Berkshire District Court
Address
9 Gilmore Ave, Great Barrington, 01230
Phone
EvictionCivilSmall Claims
Western Housing Court - Pittsfield Session
Address
76 East St, Room 2, Pittsfield, 01201
Phone
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Official links
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in Berkshire County?
The civil filing fee in Berkshire County, Massachusetts is $240.00 per plaintiff (complaint/petition); includes $20 security fee (G.L. c.262, s.4A) and $15 surcharge (G.L. c.262, s.4C) - Superior Court civil entry fee.
What is the small claims filing fee in Berkshire County?
$40 (claims up to $500); $50 ($501-$2,000); $100 ($2,001-$5,000); $150 ($5,001-$7,000) - District Court, each includes $10 surcharge (G.L. c.218, s.22)
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Berkshire County?
$215 for complaint for divorce ($200 filing fee plus $15 surcharge) - Probate and Family Court.
Can I e-file court documents in Berkshire County?
Yes. E-filing is available through eFileMA.
Is there a free online case search for Berkshire County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at mass.gov.
Where do I file court documents in Berkshire County?
Filings go to the Berkshire County Superior Court, Clerk of Courts, 76 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. You can reach the clerk at (413) 499-7487.